Juvenile Fillies Turf win caps emotional week for grieving trainer Oct 25, 2008
I grew up around Saratoga, going to the track all the time, Brown said. I didn't have family that worked with horses, but I wanted to. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mott not ready to crown Curlin Oct 25, 2008
He was in his living room of his Saratoga home, watching it on television. "He made it a very good summer," Mott said. (Albany Times Union)
Trainer debuts in Cup contest Oct 24, 2008
At this year's Saratoga meet, Brown had a banner first summer, winning six races from 18 starts ... During his youth he spent as many summer days as he could at Saratoga Race Course. (Albany Times Union)
> Developer of the year: Sand Hill Property Co. Oct 24, 2008
Besides the Sunnyvale Town Center, he has projects in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Jose, Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Newark, Mountain View and Pacifica. Ten years from now, he hopes he is no longer developing real estate. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
> Contractor of the year: Devcon Construction Co. Oct 24, 2008
Devcon is also involved with community projects such as the Tannery Arts Center, a live/work space for artists in Santa Cruz, and Walden West Outdoor School, a 10,000-square-foot structure in Saratoga. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Top jockey finds peace following rocky ride Oct 23, 2008
" Gomez's ability to all but will his mounts to the finish line first was never more evident than it was during his remarkable coast-to-coast foray this summer. He flew to New York's Saratoga Race Course to power Colonel John home by a whisker against Mambo in Seattle in the $1 million Travers on Aug. 23. Then he jetted West to power Go Between, his mount for Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, to a neck victory in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar. "I'm amazed by all of the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Obits: Gilbertson, Schilling, Hansen, & Richter Oct 23, 2008
Curtis (Barbara) Hansen, McMinnville, OR and Linda (Richard) Mau, Saratoga, CA; four grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Imogene Greeno and a sister-in-law Barbara Hansen Storley, Sisseton. WILLIAM "BUTCH" RICHTER William "Butch" Richter, 85, of Granite Falls, died early Tuesday morning at his residence. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
After first-ever absence, Lukas has two shots Oct 22, 2008
Although Be Smart will likely be a longshot, she has already produced in that circumstance, winning her career debut at Saratoga and paying $100 ... "Juvenile Turf: Ninth Client to break from railNinth Client drew the rail in the Juvenile Turf, which will have 12 starters. Of the leading contenders, Bittel Road starts in post 11, while the European stakes winners Westphalia and Donativum start in posts 3 and 4.Lukas trains Ninth Client for breeder Marylou Whitney. The colt has 1 victory in 4... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
In brief: Bucksbaums pay loan | Zuckerman and Daley | Northbrook sale Oct 18, 2008
Top Finance Headlines. Top Government Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
The birthplaces of classic American dishes Oct 18, 2008
The head chef at the posh Moons Lake House resort in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Crum was once confronted by a surly customer who complained that his French fries were too thick. In a fit of passive-aggressive pique, Crum sliced the fries paper-thin, fried them to the point where even the insides became crispy, and doused them with salt. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Touring auto group to visit Oct 18, 2008
Saratoga, along Skyline Boulevard. to Half Moon Bay to San. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Woodbine's Cup contingent gets on the move Oct 16, 2008
Shaun Bridgmohan, who was aboard for Skipadate's two previous starts at Saratoga, is scheduled to ride him in the Oct. 25 Juvenile Turf. Husbands, who rode Skipadate in the Summer, will be returning to Woodbine to partner with Seaside Retreat in the same day's Grade 3, $250,000 Sky Classic. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Classic now an appealing spot for Awesome Gem Oct 16, 2008
This year, Better Talk Now is winless in four starts, including a second in the Sword Dancer Handicap at Saratoga in August. "I feel he's been very unlucky this year," Motion said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Business brokers see more listings, fewer sales in Q3 Oct 16, 2008
As financing continues to dry up, more deals are falling through, three in the last 30 days within Chicago Title s Saratoga office, according to Lori Young, branch manager and senior escrow officer. Sellers now, instead of being willing to carry money back, they want cash out, she said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Grateful Dead survivors rock for Obama Oct 15, 2008
A few people werent sold on Obama, though, including 38-year-old Jodi Frasier, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A registered independent, Frasier said she was concerned about Obamas experience and John McCains lack of charisma in campaign speeches. Right now, Im still up in the air. (MSNBC -- Music)
EPSBA announces Scenic Celebration Winners Oct 15, 2008
Courtney Conlan, Saratoga, CA. Lake Alpine Lodge (Lunch for 2 with wine) Austin Wrenn, San Jose, CA. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Top Emblem takes Bulldog Stakes Oct 13, 2008
Top Emblem kicked in at the right time, blazing past the field down the stretch to win the 1-mile race by a 11/4 lengths over Saratoga Magic. Summer Survivor took third by a head past Muscle 'n Mane in the seven-horse field. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
AMD deal needs vote Oct 13, 2008
State officials are hailing AMD has new partners with deep pockets and decided to go forward with the Saratoga County project, which will create 1,465 jobs. AMD still needs the state to cooperate by transferring the benefits to Foundry. (Albany Times Union)
Stanford spent $2.1 billion locally in 2006 Oct 11, 2008
The 35-page report was prepared by Pacific Partners Consulting Group, Inc. of Saratoga. The report is available online at. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Worthy winner just as likely on synthetic track Oct 11, 2008
Bittle Road, a Todd Pletcher trainee, topped Driving Snow by a head in the Woodford Reserve to remain undefeated (3-0) and add a second stakes win to go with the With Anticipation Stakes last summer at Saratoga. Driving Snow was not made Breeders' Cup eligible as a yearling and would have to be supplementally entered to the race for $90,000, something the connections don't appear to be prepared to do. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hawthorne Derby Oct 10, 2008
Following an even effort over a boggy Colonial course in the Turf Cup, he would finish a fast-closing fourth in the Grade 2 Hall of Fame at Saratoga, a race he may have won if not for big-time traffic issues. He got back on the winning track in the Grade 3 Kent at Delaware Park last out, closing a ton of late ground to get up in just the nick of time. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
New Director: A Real YMCA 'Pro' Oct 10, 2008
The YMCA is located at 700 W. Saratoga. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Joining dues range from 30 for 14 years old and under to 60 for Family Plus. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Commentator won't go to Breeders' Cup Oct 8, 2008
"He had his first workout since the race on Monday," Zito said by phone from Saratoga, where Commentator worked a half-mile in 49 ... "Commentator, 7, is a gelding who has been raced sparingly throughout his career. He has made just 20 starts, but has won 13 of them, including two runnings of the Whitney at Saratoga. He has made five starts this year, winning four, and raced just four times last year."That's him," Zito said of Commentator. "He needs a lot of time. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Paterson: New AMD deal needs review Oct 8, 2008
2 billion computer chip factory in Saratoga County. The move is being aided by a $2. (Albany Times Union)
Breeder's Cup Countdown Scheduled Oct 8, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Capital Region handicappers Mark Cusano, Tim Wilkin and Jeanne Wood will be featured in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fames annual Countdown to the Breeders Cup program at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 18 ... Cusano, the leading public handicapper at Saratoga six times, has produced and co-hosted the weekly program Down the Stretch on the Capital OTB television network since 1992 ... He handicaps the Saratoga race meet for the Gazette Newspapers... (FOX23 News, NY)
San Jose retail center sold for $115M Oct 8, 2008
Terramar Retail Centers LLC has acquired San Jose s El Paseo de Saratoga, a nearly 350,000-square-foot retail center, for $115 million. The seller was Sunrise Penguin Saratoga Ltd. Partnership, a private company ... The center, on Saratoga Avenue near the line separating the cities of San Jose and Saratoga, is anchored by a Lucky s grocery store, a 14-screen movie theater, Petco and Office Max. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Marsh Side points to Breeders' Cup Oct 7, 2008
True to Tradition, claimed for $35,000 at Saratoga in August 2007, registered his sixth win for his current connections in the Nearctic after romping in Philadelphia Park's Turf Monster over five furlongs of turf in his previous outing. "This horse handles everything - turf, dirt, Poly," Lake said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Bittel Road up late to win Bourbon Stakes Oct 6, 2008
Bittel Road'swin in the Bourbon, a Win and You're In qualifier for the Juvenile Turf, improved his record to three-for-three, following victories in a maiden race at Belmont and the With Anticipation Stakes at Saratoga. Although successful, Bittel Road did not look the part of the winner for much of the race. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Who Are The Breeders' Cup Classic E... Oct 6, 2008
" Colonel John's Travers score at Saratoga came at the wire over Mambo in Seattle. A Kingmambo colt who had won three straight races. Mambo in Seattle barely missed in the Travers, then went a long 4th to Curlin in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Pyro, who spent the early part of the season reigning at the top of the Kentucky Derby list of hopefuls, ground out a third place finish behind Colonel John's nose victory. Anak Nakal Darkest Horse for BC Classic Nick Zito-trained Anak Nakal may be the... (Suite101.com)
Vineyard Haven romps in Champagne at Belmont Oct 5, 2008
Vineyard Haven added the Champagne to his victory in last month's Grade 1 Hopeful at Saratoga, putting him squarely atop the 2-year-old colt division. The Champagne was part of the Breeders' Cup's Win and You're In program, meaning Vineyard Haven earned an automatic berth into the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita on Oct. 25. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Forever Together, Dream Empress win big Oct 4, 2008
Duly relieved when informed via in-house television monitors, the ontrack crowd of 15,388 was able to focus on the results of the First Lady, which Forever Together won with the same kind of sensational stretch run that carried her to victory in the Grade 1 Diana Handicap at Saratoga two starts back ... Dream Empress, coming off a maiden win in a Saratoga turf route, finished 1 1/16 miles in 1:43. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Advice's resume for BC Juvenile prep is deceiving Oct 4, 2008
When Advice races in Saturday's Grade 1, $500,000 Lane's End Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland - against Reynaldothewizard, Notonthesamepage, Majestic Blue, Terrain, and other promising juveniles - he need not be underestimated for racing at Arlington Park this summer, rather than at a more prestigious summer meet like Saratoga or Del Mar ... Stakes-placed runners Reynaldothewizard and Notonthesamepage also figure prominently in the Breeders' Futurity, as do Saratoga maiden winners Pioneerof the... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Cast reflects race name in $2M International Oct 4, 2008
Marlang made all the running in each of his last two starts against 3-year-olds, in the Gradeo3 Saranac at Saratoga and in the third leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, the 1 1/2-mile Breeders' Stakes. The inconsistent Marsh Side rallied wide from well back to finish a close fourth in the Northern Dancer. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Champagne: Can't fault 'Haven' for lack of trouble Oct 4, 2008
In the Grade 2 Sanford on July 24 at Saratoga, Vineyard Haven finished third, but lost a shoe in the race. In the Hopeful, Vineyard Haven broke sharply, put away a pace challenge from Break Water Edison, and came home an easy winner as Cribnote closed down the center of the track after bolting at the quarter pole. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Casino Drive arrives at Santa Anita for BC Classic Oct 4, 2008
Thor's Echo, the winner of the 2006 BC Sprint at Churchill Downs, has finished fourth in two starts this year - the Grade 2 True North Stakes at Belmont Park and the Grade 2 Vanderbilt Stakes at Saratoga. Owned by Darley Stable, Thor's Echo was nominated for Sunday's $150,000 California Cup Sprint, but was not entered. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Debuting Turf Sprint will take downhill route Oct 4, 2008
Trained and part-owned by Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel, Vineyard Haven won the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga last summer, but is listed at 8-1 in the opening Champagne line behind 7-2 favorite Hello Broadway. The 2-3 Hopeful finishers, Cribnote (4-1) and Munnings (6-1) also are entered. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Former Lion Jeff Walker Named Assistant Coach Oct 4, 2008
Before going to Ohlone, Walker spent five years serving as both the Athletics Director and head varsity baseball coach at Saratoga High School in Saratoga, Calif. In just his first year as head coach, Walker guided Saratoga, which had finished the previous season in last place after winning just six games all year, to the CIF/Central Coast Section Playoffs ... Before leaving Saratoga, he was a member of the Athletics Director Advisory Committee, and Chairman of the Baseball Committee for the... (Lmulions.com)
AHERN, Thomas F. Oct 4, 2008
The Reverend Monsignor Thomas F. Ahern A retired priest of the Diocese of San Jose, died in the peace of the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in Saratoga, California at the age of 82 ... In 1971 he returned to Santa Clara County when he was assigned as associate pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga ... Ahern as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga in 1986. (San Francisco Chronicle)
America's 100 Greatest Public Courses Oct 3, 2008
SARATOGA NATIONAL G.C. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 518-583-4653. 58. (ESPN -- Golf)
January 2002 Oct 3, 2008
Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Bill Signed. President Orders Federal Aid for Arkansas. (White House News Releases)
Ostler: College of Marin on cusp of unwelcome record Sep 25, 2008
-- Next two College of Marin games: 1 p.m. Saturday at home against San Jose City College; Oct. 4 at West Valley College in Saratoga, 1 p.m.. -- Previous California junior-college record for most consecutive football losses: 30, San Diego Mesa College, 1995-97. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Espey, union reach agreement Sep 25, 2008
a Saratoga Springs manufacturer, has ironed out a new collective bargaining agreement with its unionized employees. Forty percent of the company s 167 employees belong to local 1799 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, according to a regulatory filing. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Home sales drop 20% in past year Sep 25, 2008
The two groups represent agents in 11 local counties, but most of the sales occur in six of them: Albany, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie ... Saratoga County had the steepest drop in sales in August, falling 26 percent to 209 closed sales. (Albany Business Review, NY)
NYRA announces new board Sep 25, 2008
NYRA controls horse racing operations at Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park and Aqueduct. In February, state legislators awarded the nonprofit association a new, 25-year franchise at the three tracks. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Two more car dealerships close Sep 24, 2008
Morrell continues to fully own five dealerships: , in Troy, in Troy, in Saratoga and in Cobleskill. He owns a sixth dealership, in Albany, with his son, James. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Extreme Home Makeover mason files for bankruptcy Sep 24, 2008
Stone Artist s Web site says the company has more than 50 employees, and has done work on multimillion-dollar homes in Saratoga Springs. The Web site also touts work that the company performed on a Colonie house that was shown on ABC s Extreme Home Makeover show in May 2007. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Curlin works for Gold Cup Sep 23, 2008
85 seconds Monday morning over Saratoga's Oklahoma training track ... It was Curlin's third and final workout since he won the Grade 1 Woodward at Saratoga, a race in which he had to run harder than many expected to run down a stubborn Past the Point ... Curlin was scheduled to leave Saratoga on Tuesday morning and arrive at Belmont by mid-Tuesday afternoon. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Los Gatos girl recovering after jump rope severs hand Sep 23, 2008
One of those passersby, Jim Bailey, 48, of Saratoga, doesn't normally drive ... A classroom of fifth graders at Saratoga Elementary school initiated a fundraiser, donating and selling toys and snacks during recess, to fund the tutoring Erica will need after her reconstructive surgeries. (San Jose Mercury News)
Lincoln Logs files for bankruptcy Sep 23, 2008
The company has 48 employees, mostly at its Chestertown headquarters and at a sawmill in Saratoga County. Under Chapter 11, the company is attempting to reorganize and continue operations, not close down. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs abandon investment bank status Sep 23, 2008
Goldman Sachs is parent to L.P., a Saratoga Springs-based firm that provides financial advisory services to corporate CEOs and other wealthy individuals. Morgan Stanley has about 40 brokers in an office in Albany, N.Y. and is the sixth largest brokerage firm. (Albany Business Review, NY)
When the company president dies Sep 22, 2008
Robert Bristol helped revitalize downtown Saratoga Springs in the 1970s when storefronts were vacant and land was cheap. And he helped build architectural firm into a 60-person business with offices in New York City and Saratoga Springs, and customers all over the world ... During tough emotional and economic times, Saratoga Associates still managed to grow last year with revenue surpassing $7 million for the first time in its 40-year history. (Albany Business Review, NY)
The Cost Of Living Extremely Well Index Sep 22, 2008
Yearling, average price, Fasig-Tipton Saratoga summer sale. $294,738. (Forbes)
High school football scoreboard Sep 22, 2008
Alisal 27, Saratoga 14. Benicia 26, Alhambra 21. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Commentator wins MassCap Sep 21, 2008
Zito, a vocal opponent of synthetic tracks, would not commit to the Breeders' Cup, but he said he would bring Commentator back to Saratoga for a try at a third straight Whitney. Suffolk Downs, 9th Race - September 20, 2008. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Jonesboro holds tactical advantage in Tiznow Sep 20, 2008
Smokeyjonessutton is shortening in distance from a 1 1/8-mile optional claimer at Saratoga in which he finished third. After that race, his connections looked at the Tiznow. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Midnight Lute on the mend; targets BC Sprint Sep 20, 2008
He won the 2007 sprint championship on the basis of two major stakes wins - the Grade 1 Forego Handicap at Saratoga and the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Monmouth Park. Midnight Lute was plagued by minor ailments earlier this year that prevented him from starting in the winter and spring. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Mambo in Seattle to take on Curlin in Gold Cup Sep 20, 2008
Last year as a 3-year-old, Curlin upset Lawyer Ron, who was coming off a victory in the Woodward at Saratoga. Curlin comes out of a victory in the Woodward at the Spa on Aug. 30. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Albany leads upstate cities in private-sector job creation Sep 19, 2008
Meanwhile, the number of private-sector jobs fell by 300 in the metropolitan statistical area, which includes Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties. The losses were calculated through June and don t include the 80 positions cut in mid-June at in Latham or the 29 layoffs in late August at in Albany. (Albany Business Review, NY)
NYRAs senior vp resigns after 14 months Sep 19, 2008
Landry, 43, left his job as president of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to join NYRA in July 2007, and he made an almost instant impact ... His departure comes just days after NYRA and the state finalized details of a deal that gives NYRA the rights to operate Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park and Aqueduct for 25 years ... Landry and NYRA spokesman John Lee touted Landry s work at NYRA. Landry left the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau after 12 years as its president, joining... (Albany Business Review, NY)
Learn More About Catholicism Deeply With This Book -- New Book is An In-Depth Summary About the Teachings and Practices of the Catholic Church Sep 19, 2008
A Reply to Once a Catholic will be featured at this year's New York Library Association show in Saratoga Springs, NY.. About the Author. (Primezone Releases)
Two PA creeks make Bay Area's top trash list Sep 18, 2008
The Bay Area's worst waterways include Cerrito Creek in El Cerrito, Coyote Creek in San Jose, Saratoga Creek, Colma Creek in South San Francisco, the Guadalupe River in San Jose, Rindler Creek in Vallejo, Baxter Creek in El Cerrito and Richmond, Sausal Creek and Damon Slough in Oakland and Strawberry Creek in Berkeley. There is no "cleanest" waterway list, partially because trash moves around quite easily in the water and air, Lewis said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Undocumented students' college aid in jeopardy Sep 17, 2008
"It's very shocking. It worries me," said Gesel, 25, a community college student who already works to afford to go to school part-time at West Valley College in Saratoga. "It would affect how many courses I take. I'm saving money now to go to a four-year school, but if I had to pay as an (out-of-state) student, I couldn't do it.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
DRF: Curlin gets a fast track to work on Sep 17, 2008
80 Monday morning over the Saratoga training track ... "I think it puts us in a great position,'' Blasi said from Saratoga. "Physically, he's in great condition ... Heavy rain hit Saratoga on Sunday, and the track had plenty of moisture in it early Monday morning, according to Blasi. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Goldman Sachs quarterly earnings plummet 70% Sep 17, 2008
The New York City investment banking firm is parent to , a Saratoga Springs-based firm that provides financial advisory services to corporate executives and other high net worth individuals. The earnings report comes on the heels of a weekend fallout in the financial services industry that included the bankruptcy filing of Goldman Sachs competitor (NYSE: LEH) and an agreement by (NYSE: MER) to sell itself to (NYSE: BAC). (Albany Business Review, NY)
Sports Shorts Sep 16, 2008
On Saturday, they turned things around with wins over Saratoga (9-2), Live Oak (10-2) and Soquel (9-8). Lodi (3-2) will be back in the water today at Independence High School in Brentwood at 6:30 p.m.. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
